Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Vesela Momcheva-Taun Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Sliven 21st Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Vesela Mo»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Ivo Atanasov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Defiant Bulgaria National Movement for Silistra 20th Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivo Atana»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Veselin Belokonski Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Glas Naroden (People's Voice) for Varna 3rd and Yambol 31st Constituencies

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Veselin B»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Petar Stoychev Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of Progressive Bulgaria for Smolyan 22nd Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Petar Sto»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 8m

Atanas Telcharov Is Top-of-the-List Candidate of BSP – United Left for Plovdiv Region 17th Constituency

BTA will publish the names of the top-of-the-list candidates of every party/coalition for all constituencies for the April 19 parliamentary elections. The information about the candidates is provided by the respective political entity, the candidates themselves and other official sources. Ivo Atana»»»

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The Peninsula 9m

UNICEF says 370,000 children displaced in Lebanon

Beirut: More than ​370,000 children ‌have been forced ​from ​their homes in ⁠Lebanon ​amid Israel's ​offensive against Hezbollah, with ​at ​least 121 children ‌killed ⁠and 399 injured, UNICEF's ​representative ​in ⁠Lebanon, Marcoluigi ​Corsi, ​said ⁠on Friday. He further noted that displaced people»»»

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Sputnik 24m

Russian Delegation Expects Frank Dialogue on Second Day of Talks in US - Lawmaker

WASHINGTON (Sputnik) - The Russian parliamentary delegation expects a frank dialogue during the second day of negotiations in the US, First Deputy Chair of the State Duma Committee on International Affairs Svetlana Zhurova told Sputnik on Friday. On Thursday, a meeting took place between the Russia»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 32m

Court Denies Early Release of Evelin "Brendo" Banev

The Sofia City Court has refused to grant early release to Evelin Banev, also known as Brendo. The request was submitted by the head of Sofia Prison. The ruling is not final. The court found that from Banev's total 10-year sentence, the time he spent in pre-trial detention and under house arrest - »»»

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Gulf News 41m

Rain continues across UAE as low-pressure system lingers

Abu Dhabi: Rain continued to fall across parts of the UAE on Friday evening as the country is still under the influence of a low-pressure system, with showers reported in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Sharjah. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the country is still experiencing unstable we»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 44m

12,800-Plus Claims for Compensation Payment Due to High Fuel Prices Submitted

Caretaker Minister of Labour and Social Policy Hasan Ademov told reporters in Samuil municipality, Northeastern Bulgaria, on Friday that more than 12,800 claims for a EUR 20 compensation payment related to rising fuel prices had been submitted by midday on Friday. He reported that caretaker Prime M»»»

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Kathimerini 57m

Patmos Aktis: The sacred island’s best-kept secret just got better

There is a particular frequency to Patmos, a vibration that seems to hum from the very bedrock of the Dodecanese. It is the “Jerusalem of the Aegean,” the island where St. John the Theologian penned the Book of Revelation in a cave that still breathes history. Yet, beyond its spiritual gravity, Pat»»»

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Bulgarian News Agency 57m

Eight Detained in Vote-Buying Crackdown in Karnobat Municipality

Thirteen individuals have been checked, eight of whom were detained during a specialized police operation, dubbed “Vote Buying,” in Karnobat Municipality on Friday, according to the press service of the Regional Directorate of the Interior Ministry in Burgas. Six pre-trial proceedings have been ini»»»

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RT 57m

US banknotes to bear Trump’s signature in first for sitting presidents

US President Donald Trump’s signature is set to appear on US paper currency starting this summer, the Treasury Department said on Thursday. It will mark the first time a sitting US president’s signature has appeared on legal tender. The Treasury said the redesign is intended to mark America’s upcom»»»

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24 News Agency 1h

Adylbek Kasymaliev at Digital Qazaqstan: AI is already changing Kyrgyzstan - | 24.KG

As part of a working visit to Kazakhstan, Adylbek Kasymaliev, Chairman of the Cabinet of Ministers of Kyrgyzstan, participated in the International Digital Forum Digital Qazaqstan — 2026. Before the event, the heads of government of the EAEU countries and delegations from invited countries viewed a»»»

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Naharnet 1h

Authorities boost security measures in capital Beirut

Unprecedented security measures have started to be taken in the capital Beirut, reinforced by the deployment of additional army and Internal Security Forces units, and the deployment of military and plainclothes intelligence patrols, media reports said. "These measures, implemented by all security »»»

Naharnet 1h

Lebanon at real risk of 'humanitarian catastrophe', UN says

Nearly a month into the Middle East war, Lebanon is facing a deepening humanitarian crisis that now risks teetering over into a catastrophe, the U.N. refugee agency warned Friday. Since March 2, more than a million people -- one in five residents -- have been forced to flee their homes, said the UN»»»

The Peninsula 1h

UAE says air defenses intercept missiles and drones from Iran

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Defense said on Friday that its air defense systems intercepted six ballistic missiles and nine drones launched from Iran. In a statement, the ministry said that since the start of Iranian attacks, its forces had dealt with 378 ballistic missiles, 15 cruise missiles a»»»

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24 News Agency 2h

Kyrgyzstan begins printing its own currency, som - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov announced that Kyrgyzstan has, for the first time in its history, begun printing its national currency, the som. According to him, the country previously ordered banknote production abroad, incurring additional costs. Now, Kyrgyzstan has reached a level that al»»»

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The Peninsula 2h

Indonesian kids brace themselves for social media ban

Jakarta: Bradley Rowen Liu, 11, wonders what he will do with himself once Indonesia's social media ban for under-16s enters into force on Saturday. As things stand, he spends most of his free time on TikTok. The primary schooler is one of about 70 million children the government is hoping to shield»»»

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Naharnet 2h

Why Pakistan has emerged as a mediator between US and Iran

As fears of a wider regional conflict escalate following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran that began in late February, Pakistan has emerged as an unexpected mediator, offering to help bring Washington and Tehran to the negotiating table. Islamabad isn't often called on to act as an intermediary in »»»

Al Awsat 2h

Syrian President to Visit Berlin on Monday, Says German Govt

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa will visit Germany on Monday for talks with Chancellor Friedrich Merz, a government spokesman in Berlin said. "The chancellor will receive the president of Syria, Ahmed al-Sharaa, at the chancellery on Monday... for his inaugural visit," spokesman Stefan Kornelius s»»»

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Business-review 3h

Dacia: performance, scale, and a renewed brand trajectory

With a legacy spanning nearly six decades, Dacia continues to position itself as one of Romania’s most visible industrial and brand success stories, combining strong market performance with a clear forward-looking strategy. This trajectory was recognised at the Business Review Awards 2026, where Da»»»

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DW 3h

Iran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?

BusinessGlobal issuesIran war: Is another 1970s‑style oil crisis looming?Insa WredeSupply disruptions, high prices, nervous markets — the war in Iran brings back memories of the oil crises of the 1970s. Back then, many economies plunged into stagflation. How bad is the current crisis? https://p.dw.»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Troops surge, strikes paused: What is Trump planning next?

The United States is ramping up its military footprint in the Middle East, sending around 10,000 additional troops even as President Donald Trump says Washington will not launch new attacks on Iran “for now,” in a strategy that blends deterrence with restraint. The deployment, as reported by The Wa»»»

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Gulf News 3h

ADNOC, OMV name leadership team for new global Borouge group

Dubai: ADNOC and OMV have confirmed the executive leadership team for Borouge Group International AG, marking a key step in building a global chemicals company through the combination of Borouge, Borealis and the planned acquisition of NOVA Chemicals. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheq»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

City Court upholds verdict in Kempir-Abad case - | 24.KG

The Bishkek City Court has upheld the verdict in the high-profile Kempir-Abad case involving 22 activists, politicians, and journalists, leaving the lower court’s decision unchanged. Following closing arguments and final statements by the defendants, the court retired to deliberate and delivered a »»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Border, trade and tourism with Uzbekistan discussed in Osh - | 24.KG

Amankan Kenzhebaev, Plenipotentiary Representative of the President of Kyrgyzstan in Osh region, met with Saidikram Niyazhodjaev, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Uzbekistan to Kyrgyzstan. According to the Plenipotentiary Representative’s press service, during the meeting, the partie»»»

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EU Observer 3h

[Interview] Journalist Szabolcs Panyi: ‘Being accused of espionage after exposing Hungarian foreign minister’s Russian links is a sign of weakness’

Journalist Szabolcs Panyi exposed Russian interference in the Hungarian election campaign and the suspicious relationship between Hungary’s foreign minister Péter Szijjártó and Russian foreign minister Sergei Lavrov — and in response, the Viktor Orbán’s government has filed an espionage complaint a»»»

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Middle East Observer 3h

Poverty eradication and minority rights remain the core of Egypt’s development process

By Sarah Tarek For the past few decades, many have claimed that the Egyptian government had not made enough effort to ensure the protection of basic human rights for Egyptian citizens, such as providing a good standard of living and education, as well as protecting minority rights. During the last »»»

Bulgarian News Agency 3h

Media Review: March 27

Friday’s media coverage focuses on the fallout from the Advocate General’s opinion in the case involving caretaker PM Andrey Gurov and his removal as deputy governor of the Bulgarian National Bank, election-related police actions ahead of the April 19 vote, and the economic spillover from the Middl»»»

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24 News Agency 3h

Sadyr Japarov, Vladimir Putin discuss strategic priorities in phone call - | 24.KG

President of Kyrgyzstan Sadyr Japarov and Russian President Vladimir Putin had a telephone conversation, the presidential press service reported. As noted, the leaders reaffirmed their mutual commitment to strengthening bilateral relations in the spirit of alliance and discussed the implementation »»»

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MIA 3h

Country managing situation properly, set of measures could stir inflation: FinMin

Skopje, 24 March 2026 (MIA) - It is easy to pass a set of measures but they could stir inflation. Measures should be carefully analyzed and it is no coincidence that we have started with the VAT decrease. We will respond as necessary, said Finance Minister Gordana Dimitrieska Kochoska on Tuesday. "»»»

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Gulf News 3h

Watch: Heavy rain hits Sharjah as teams work to clear roads and assist motorists

Dubai: Heavy rainfall swept across the UAE, impacting several areas in Sharjah, where roads were left waterlogged and movement slowed for both motorists and pedestrians. Vehicles were seen navigating through rain-soaked streets as residents made their way cautiously amid the downpour. The unstable »»»

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France24 4h

South Africa disinvited from G7 in France, backtracks on initial claim of US pressure

South Africa announced Thursday that it has been excluded from the G7 summit in France this June, sparking tensions with the United States. Initially blaming Washington for pressure on Paris, Pretoria later backtracked, emphasising ongoing diplomatic engagement. South Africa said on Thursday it has»»»

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Gulf News 4h

Rupee falls for 6th time this month, boosting UAE remittances

Dubai: The Indian rupee slipped to another record low against the UAE dirham on Friday, extending a month of steady declines that is reshaping remittance flows for Indian expats. Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 1:00 pm, Dh1 was equivalent to Rs25.79, marking the six»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Grief and grit: UAE holds steady amid uncertainty

They say storms force trees to grow deeper roots. Rarely has that felt more true than it does this week. Since yesterday, our thoughts have been with the families of the two innocent people killed in Abu Dhabi following blatant aggression from Iran. These tragic losses bring the total to 11 lives t»»»

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Business-review 5h

Two in three Romanian employees report higher workplace stress than last year

A recent study conducted by Reveal Marketing Research (no. 211) highlights a significant rise in burnout and professional exhaustion among Romanian employees in 2026. According to the data, only 27% of employees feel happy and fulfilled at work, marking an 8% decline compared to 2025. Furthermore, »»»

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Gulf News 5h

Nepal’s youngest PM 'Balen' takes charge: A nation’s expectations soar

Nepal’s youngest prime minister, Balendra Shah, was sworn in on Friday after a landslide election victory, marking a dramatic political shift in the Himalayan nation. At 35, Shah — widely known as “Balen” — becomes one of the youngest leaders globally, riding a wave of public anger against corrupti»»»

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Al Awsat 5h

China Says Hopes to Boost Trade Cooperation with US

China wishes to strengthen economic cooperation with the United States to avoid "vicious competition", commerce minister Wang Wentao told US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer, according to a readout released on Friday. The two met on Thursday on the sidelines of a World Trade Organization (WTO) m»»»

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Gulf News 5h

Abu Dhabi quality of life improves as happiness, safety scores rise

The Department of Community Development (DCD) has shared the results of the sixth cycle of the Quality of Life Survey, highlighting steady improvements across several social indicators in the emirate. The survey, conducted in 2025, showed increased community participation, with the number of respon»»»

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Business-review 5h

Romanians’ interest in investing is growing, but more than half don’t have enough information

When it comes to how Romanians learn about investment products, the internet (specialized websites and forums) is the main source of information, cited by 40% of respondents. In second place is the bank where they have an account, cited by 32% of survey participants, followed by friends or family (»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Record low peso gives Filipino expats more for every dirham sent home

Dubai: The Philippine peso fell to a record low on Friday, adding fresh pressure on Filipino households and expats already dealing with rising costs linked to global oil prices. (Check live forex rates here) Sign up for our daily business newsletter, Cheques & Balances.At 12:25 pm, Dh1 was equivale»»»

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Business-review 6h

IMPACT Developer & Contractor announces EUR 9.75 million in reservations for ARIA Verdi

ARIA Verdi is designed to offer a harmonious lifestyle, based on several key concepts: a multigenerational community, distinctive and sustainable architecture, integrated amenities, and luxurious, refined finishes. Designed to BREEAM Outstanding and nZEB standards, the compound includes 865 apartme»»»

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BNE 6h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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BNE 6h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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BNE 6h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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BNE 6h

Bangladesh’s power sector at a crossroads

With the Middle East in turmoil, the new Bangladeshi government faces a critical moment in its power and energy landscape, given the rising demand, increasing financial liabilities and reform expectations converging all at once, according to Shafiqul Alam, IEEFA’s lead analyst for energy in Ba»»»

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Gulf News 6h

Look: Belarus’ Lukashenko presents rifle to North Korea’s Kim Jong U

Dubai: Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko met North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang during his first official visit to the country, where the two leaders signed a friendship and cooperation treaty aimed at strengthening bilateral ties. The agreement was signed following high-level tal»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

Epstein Survivors Sue US Govt Over Revealed Identities

Survivors of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein sued the US government and Google on Thursday over victims' identities being mistakenly revealed in a trove of documents published online by the Justice Department (DOJ). The DOJ released more than three million files in January related to the investig»»»

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Al Awsat 6h

With Top Figures Dead, Who Is Now Running Iran?

Iran's veteran ‌supreme leader and a host of other top figures and Revolutionary Guards commanders have been killed in US-Israeli strikes, but the ruling system has maintained its ability to strategize and operate in the war that began on February 28. Born from a 1979 revolution, the Iranian regime»»»

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